Description:

Description

At ECOS®, we are a women-led company with a mission to create plant-powered laundry detergents and cleaners that are safer for people, pets and the planet. As a Climate Positive company, we restore more than 100% of its carbon, water, and energy use back to the earth, in our four manufacturing facilities right here in the USA.

We have an immediate opening for a Production Line Lead to oversee daily production activities during the second shift, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing operations. This role serves as the primary point of contact for second shift employees, providing leadership, direction, and support while maintaining production schedules and company standards by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates.

Key Job Functions:

Supervising the proper labeling, filling, and packaging of product as it passes the production line
Assisting line employees as necessary to maintain an efficient pace while ensuring quality and safety; performing work on the line, as needed
Evaluating performance of the production line workers and rotates on a consistent basis (every one to two hours, as needed) to ensure all safety guidelines are met and cross training occurs on a regular basis
Completing day by hour worksheets, ensuring the numbers are valid/accurate and efficiently entered on-time each hour
Recording scrap and gives to Production Supervisor/Plant Manager at end of each shift
Performing safety checks as instructed by Production Supervisor and Safety Coordinator on a weekly basis
Assisting in entering information into Deacom, using scanner to input production
Handling product changeovers to ensure that line stations are ready for next product run with correct laser printers, labels, filling heads, etc., as well as capable personnel
Ensuring all product has the proper container, cap, and carton by inspecting the work completed by line
Ensuring bottles, caps, cartons, and filling equipment is neat and clean
Making sure UV light is on and running properly and ensures sanitary regulations are met
Ensuring all caps are securely fastened and product is filled to the proper level
Perform basic troubleshooting of equipment and escalate issues as needed
Reports equipment problems and/or failures to Production Supervisor, Plant Manager and Maintenance immediately, following up to ensure an appropriate resolution is met
Reports employee issues to Plant Manager, Production Supervisor or Human Resources immediately, following up to ensure an appropriate resolution is met
Directs the cleaning of all equipment at the end of shift and/or during work hours, as necessary
Ensures recycled items are placed into correct bin according to standards and educates employees on proper recycling techniques
Ensures components being returned to stock after fill run is counted, re-packaged, and identified with proper lot number to support material handling and storage. If necessary, assist line workers & material handlers with this task.
Participates in cross-training activities to ensure knowledgeable on all production lines
Serves as lead and point of contact for all concerns that arise during second shift, contacting Plant Manager and/or Production Supervisor if an urgent issue arises
Ensures building is securely locked and alarm is set at end of shift
Handles other special projects and requests, as needed

Requirements:

In order to be successful, you will need:

High School diploma/GED
At least 1 to 2 years in a production role along with 1 year of lead experience, preferably in a production environment
Previous experience preferred working in an environment that operated with continuous improvement initiatives and KPI’s to measure performance
Strong communication skills with the ability to make presentations and interact effectively with all levels of the organization
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Strong attention to detail, especially when observing dehydration process on dryer
Ability to safely lift materials, boxes, tools, equipment, and other necessary items
Ability to manage time effectively and multitask
Ability to read, comprehend, and follow instructions
Excellent recordkeeping, documentation, and facility housekeeping skills
Safety First! – Always practice safe behaviors, compliance with job-specific and ECOS safety programs/guidelines, “Accident Prevention” and “Lead-By-Example” approach to safety, wear required PPE, etc.

Why join the ECOS family:

Comprehensive group insurance including medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, and supplemental insurance plans including accident and critical illness
401k with company match
Paid vacation and sick pay
Ten paid holidays per year including your birthday
Paid parental bonding leave
Sustainability incentives for purchasing eco-friendly car
Wellness programs and incentives
Equal Opportunity Employer/minority/female/disability/veteran

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